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Gov. Greg Abbott joined 21 Republican governors Monday in denouncing President Joe Biden’s student loan relief plan, asserting that the thousands of dollars ... Show more
Bob Graham, ex-US senator and Florida governor, dies at 87: Former Florida Sen. Bob Graham, who chaired the Intelligence Committee following the 2001 terrorist ...
apnews.com/article/bob-graham-dies-obituary-florida-senator-governor-80c4f1609e314eff981fcfae7d0b32ba
Quick Glance: Bob Graham, Former US Senator and Florida Governor, Dies at 87
- Bob Graham, former U.S. Senator and two-term Florida Governor, has passed away at the age of 87.
- Graham, a prominent critic of the Iraq war and Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee post-9/11, was remembered by his family as a visionary leader and dedicated public servant.
- Known for his political quirks like 'workdays' and meticulous diary-keeping, Graham was an early opponent of the Iraq war and maintained good relationships with colleagues from both parties.
- Highly popular with Florida voters, Graham's political career spanned five decades, marked by electoral victories and significant contributions to education and environmental protection in the state.
House sends Mayorkas impeachment articles to the Senate: House Republicans have sent to the Senate two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security ...
cnn.com/2024/04/16/politics/house-mayorkas-impeachment-articles-senate/
Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
Texas sues Harris County to block guaranteed income program: The program would give roughly 1,900 households payments of $500 for 18 months with no strings ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/09/texas-harris-county-guaranteed-income/
Global Crises Could Win Biden Back the White House: It’s tough to defeat a wartime President, history shows. Biden can use the powers and pulpit of the ...
time.com/6967119/joe-biden-israel-iran-national-security-campaign/
Greg Abbott Under Fire Over Texas School Budget Cuts: Abbott and the Texas GOP are being blamed for the financial struggles of public schools in the state.
newsweek.com/greg-abbott-under-fire-texas-school-budget-cuts-1891709
Young kids found abandoned in filthy apartment as mom goes on cruise, Texas cops say
sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article287623540.html
Strong economy can be double-edged sword for Biden if rates stay high: Higher inflation could lead the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates — and mortgage ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/13/biden-inflation-federal-reserve/
Quick Glance: Biden's New Perspective on Inflation: Trump Would Be Worse
- The White House warns that inflation would worsen if Trump is re-elected as a strategy to sway voters.
- March's inflation increase surpassed expectations, undermining Biden's claim of lowering prices.
- Rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions could lead to higher gas prices, a concern for the White House.
- Biden emphasizes fighting inflation as top priority while experts debate the impact of his economic stimulus packages.
Biden's presidential approval rating: A timeline: Joe Biden began his presidency with a 57% approval rating. It's been on a mostly downwards trajectory ever ...
businessinsider.com/biden-presidential-approval-rating-timeline-2024-4
A long time in coming: Donald Trump, from TV to trial: It was 20 years ago exactly on this date, April 15, 2004, Tax Day. President George W ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/15/a-long-time-in-coming-donald-trump-from-tv-to-trial/
Why many 18-year-olds aren't registered to vote in Texas: Voting is habit-forming and high schools are critical for starting that pattern.
texastribune.org/2024/04/10/texas-high-school-voter-registration/
Bolton says he will write in Dick Cheney for president again this year : Former national security adviser John Bolton revealed he will write in former Vice ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4587685-bolton-dick-cheney-write-in-2024-president/
Former Bush strategist: Trump took ‘worst possible political position’ on abortion
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4581740-former-bush-strategist-trump-took-worst-possible-political-position-on-abortion/
LZ Granderson: Netanyahu owes the U.S. better answers about Gaza: As leader of the opposition and as prime minister, Netanyahu has been fighting the same enemy ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-06/israel-gaza-weapons-arms-sales-united-states/
Rove: Trump Jan. 6 pardons pledge a ‘critical mistake’: Republican strategist Karl Rove urged Democrats to “go hard” at former President Trump’s rhetoric ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4574204-rove-trump-jan-6-pardons-pledge-a-critical-mistake/
Harris County guaranteed income program can proceed, judge says: A district judge on Thursday ruled Harris County's guaranteed income program can proceed ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/houston/article/harris-county-guaranteed-income-ruling-19407986.php
Mitch Daniels was at Purdue's Final Four in 1980. He'll be there again: 'It is our time.'
indystar.com/story/sports/college/purdue/2024/04/04/mitch-daniels-was-at-purdues-final-four-in-1980-hell-be-there-again/73180283007/
Why would Paxton oppose a program that helps Texans? | Opinion: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has no power to remove this guaranteed income program because ...
houstonchronicle.com/opinion/letters/article/attorney-general-paxton-basic-income-pilot-harris-19398462.php
Opinion: Trump inspires yet another profile in cowardice: One after another, American institutions have spinelessly bowed to Trump's power ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-14/donald-trump-liz-cheney-gerald-ford
NPR Under Fire: Network Suspends In-House Critic As Conservatives Crusade Against Alleged Bias
forbes.com/sites/mollybohannon/2024/04/16/npr-under-fire-network-suspends-in-house-critic-as-conservatives-crusade-against-alleged-bias/
Quick Glance: NPR Suspends Senior Editor Following Critical Substack Analysis
- Senior business editor Uri Berliner at NPR was suspended due to critical remarks about the broadcaster.
- Berliner faced a five-day suspension after releasing an analysis claiming NPR's coverage was influenced by liberal bias.
- NPR accused Berliner of breaching company policies by publishing his work outside the organization without approval.
- Following the essay's release, NPR employees lost confidence in Berliner, and the network's new CEO came under scrutiny from conservative activists.
Could Texas Gov. Greg Abbott be Trump's VP?: Gov. Greg Abbott keeps downplaying his interest in being Donald Trump’s running mate, but his actions over the last ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/greg-abbott-trump-vice-president-19395982.php
How Texas prioritized children’s state health care 25 years ago: Texas’ recent unwinding of Medicaid and CHIP has been criticized, dropping more than a million ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/02/texas-chip-medicaid-enrollment/
George W. Bush to host Dallas fundraiser for GOP Pennsylvania Senate hopeful: Former President George W. Bush is hosting a fundraiser in Dallas next week for ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4591035-george-w-bush-to-host-dallas-fundraiser-for-gop-pennsylvania-senate-hopeful/
Cash for corporations, not the poor! Paxton sues Harris County.: Paxton argues Harris County's direct cash assistance program doesn't "benefit all citizens ...
houstonchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/guaranteed-income-ken-paxton-harris-county-hidalgo-19400286.php
Colombia’s powerful former president set to become first to stand trial: Former president Álvaro Uribe will face trial on charges of bribery and procedural fraud ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/09/colombia-uribe-trial/
Quick Glance: Colombia’s Ex-President Faces Landmark Trial
- Former president Álvaro Uribe, a prominent Colombian leader, is set to stand trial for procedural fraud and bribery.
- Uribe has been entangled in a witness-tampering scandal in the country’s judicial system for over a decade.
- Despite denying the allegations, Uribe is to be charged with witness bribing and procedural fraud.
- While regarded as a war hero by some, Uribe faces criticism from human rights groups and is linked to dark chapters in Colombian history.
Texas Residents to Start Receiving $500 a Month Direct Payments: Harris County residents who meet certain requirements will begin receiving guaranteed income in ...
newsweek.com/texas-uplift-harris-monthly-direct-payments-1885266
Van Jones presses Biden to contact anti-Trump Republicans: ‘Do it right now’: CNN analyst Van Jones urged President Biden to contact the Republicans who have ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4565134-van-jones-presses-biden-to-contact-anti-trump-republicans-do-it-right-now/
Teacher’s sex acts with student discovered when girlfriend sees texts, Texas cops say
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article287634450.html
Maine Joins National Popular Vote Compact: In voting news, Maine has become the latest state to join the National Popular Vote compact ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/17/headlines/maine_joins_national_popular_vote_compact
Biden allies dust off Bush's 2004 playbook, subbing abortion for gay marriage on the ballot
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/biden-allies-dust-bushs-2004-playbook-subbing-abortion-gay-marriage-ba-rcna146406
Texas federal court will not adopt policy against 'judge shopping': A federal court in Texas that has become a favored destination for conservatives suing to ...
reuters.com/legal/texas-federal-court-will-not-adopt-policy-against-judge-shopping-2024-03-30/
Guaranteed basic-income allowed Texas grandma afford food, housing: Ingrid Sullivan, 48, is enrolled in San Antonio's basic-income pilot. She said it has helped ...
businessinsider.com/guaranteed-basic-income-san-antonio-texas-woman-afford-food-housing-2024-4
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Granderson: Netanyahu owes the U.S. better answers about Gaza: Americans are supplying the weapons that enable Israel's war. In exchange, Israel should show that ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-06/israel-gaza-weapons-arms-sales-united-states
Street safety needs beefing up in Houston | Opinion: Bike lanes connected to other bike lanes that actually go places, not just recreational ones ...
houstonchronicle.com/opinion/letters/article/whitmire-vision-zero-street-safety-pedestrian-cars-19391747.php
Woman shot and killed at west Houston senior living center: An investigation is underway into the fatal shooting of a woman at a senior living center in a west ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/woman-dead-shooting-senior-living-houston-19405531.php
Houston comfort food restaurant the Derby opens at car club: The Derby is a comfort food restaurant opening to the public in Northwest Houston at founder Matt ...
houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/derby-restaurant-houston-opening-19388442.php
How to hire a firm to help protest your Texas property taxes: What to know about the property tax protest process in Texas and what happens if you hire a firm to ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/article/property-tax-protest-companies-texas-19387899.php
Only 2% of guaranteed basic income applicants given $500 a month in Houston: Uplift Harris, a guaranteed income program in Texas, accepted just over 2% of ...
businessinsider.com/houston-ubi-guaranteed-basic-income-uplift-harris-housing-finances-rent-2024-4
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Why Houston is outpacing NYC, LA, Chicago in population growth: The Houston metro area gained a new resident every four minutes or so in recent years ...
houstonchronicle.com/business/economy/article/houston-population-trends-19385227.php
Philippines hopes US history won’t repeat itself, again: President George W Bush once described himself as “a uniter, not a divider.”China’s leader ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/philippines-hopes-us-history-wont-repeat-itself-again/
Houston ranked second-worst for housing very low-income households: While Houston has a reputation for being affordable to people with median incomes ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/housing/article/housing-affordability-extremely-low-incomes-gap-19381367.php
Why Star Wars Fans Are Once Again Upset With George Lucas and His Recent Comments
movieweb.com/george-lucas-star-wars-disney-comments-fans-mad/
Hidalgo seeks 'change' to Harris County's contract process: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo argued that the county spends local tax dollars with far less ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/houston/article/hidalgo-commissioners-contract-award-transparency-19403764.php
Mother and daughter accused of performing illegal butt injections arrested in sting operation in Texas
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/mother-daughter-arrested-performing-illegal-butt-injections-caught-sti-rcna146540
Harris County 2022 election results are back on trial: Several months after Harris County's 2022 election results were upheld in court, Tami Pierce ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/houston/article/harris-county-election-contest-trial-19375974.php
Texas GOP would be wise to leave H-E-B alone.: Republican leaders in four Texas counties have passed a resolution blasting Charles Butt and H-E-B ...
expressnews.com/opinion/editorial/article/charles-butt-texas-gop-19381598.php
Why does Obama oppose Elon Musk’s plan for a Mars colony?: Musk, Bezos and others in the commercial space sector are keen to explore and settle space and take ...
thehill.com/opinion/technology/4563898-why-does-obama-oppose-elon-musks-plan-for-a-mars-colony/
Mother and daughter accused of performing illegal butt injections arrested in sting operation in Texas
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/mother-daughter-arrested-performing-illegal-butt-injections-caught-sti-rcna146540
Wife of a Harris County judge charged with murder in nephew's death: The wife of a Harris County judge has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting her ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/mei-huang-wolfe-murder-katy-19389245.php
2 dead after shots fired at Texas birthday party: The party had about 50 people in attendance.
abcnews.go.com/US/2-dead-after-shots-fired-texas-birthday-party/story
On a winning streak, Ken Paxton just might challenge John Cornyn.: Despite a history of scandal, Ken Paxton is on a winning streak and just might challenge John ...
expressnews.com/opinion/article/ken-paxton-john-cornyn-19385770.php
I-45 rebuild: What to know about the $10B Houston freeway project: As the Interstate-45 rebuild nears, here is what to know about the $10 billion-plus Houston ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/transportation/article/i45-rebuild-txdot-construction-freeways-19363786.php
Texas mom left young kids, 6 and 8, home alone for nearly a week while she vacationed on a cruise: cops
nypost.com/2024/04/14/us-news/texas-mom-left-kids-6-and-8-home-alone-for-nearly-a-week-while-on-a-cruise/
18-wheeler crash leads to diesel fuel spill on North Freeway: Crews are working on a diesel fuel spill in Harris County after a crash involving an 18-wheeler on ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/transportation/article/harris-county-hazmat-hov-lane-19393222.php
TxDOT considering termination of Texas 288 Toll Lanes deal: Texas highway officials will consider buying out Blueridge Transportation Group ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/transportation/article/txdot-288-tolls-pearland-blueridge-19363817.php
PHOTOS: White House Easter Egg Rolls throughout the years: Since beginning in 1878, the White House's annual Easter Egg Roll has become a tradition children ...
nydailynews.com/2023/04/10/white-house-easter-egg-rolls-throughout-the-years/
How Texas, U.S. county populations are changing: Explore the data: Houston and Dallas metros, especially, have seen enormous growth — the most of any metro in ...
houstonchronicle.com/business/economy/article/texas-counties-population-surge-breakdown-19392093.php
Bill Clinton reflects on post-White House years in the upcoming memoir ‘Citizen’: Alfred A. Knopf, which published Clinton’s million-selling presidential memoir ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-bill-clinton-reflects-on-post-white-house-years-in-the-upcoming-memoir/
Nanny tries to push toddlers to safety before speeding car hits all three, TX cops say
kentucky.com/news/nation-world/national/article287254715.html
Why Texas Republicans say Democrats shouldn’t lead House committees: Critics say Democratic committee leaders have stonewalled GOP priorities ...
expressnews.com/politics/article/texas-2024-primary-legislature-19399977.php
Hurricane season in Texas: Ranking the worst storms: An active hurricane season is forecast this year thanks in part to the emergence of La Niña ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-weather/article/hurricane-season-in-texas-worst-storms-ranked-19393242.php
Here’s 5 things you should know before you move to Cypress: Moving season is here, and Houston suburban areas such as Cypress are booming ...
houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/cyfair/article/cypress-growth-new-homes-apartment-businesses-19361828.php
Houston homeless housing resources: Who qualifies for assistance?: Way Home coordinates with dozens of Houston-area organizations providing homelessness services ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/housing/article/homeless-housing-resources-harris-county-19400267.php
Woman, child die after being ejected from a car in East Harris County: The crash involved a single vehicle holding a family of five, including a man ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/woman-child-die-ejected-car-east-harris-county-19378221.php
Texas laws on how long you can leave children home alone: A woman allegedly left her kids alone for days. How long can you leave your kids at home alone legally ...
houstonchronicle.com/lifestyle/travel-explore/article/how-long-i-leave-kids-home-alone-texas-19401392.php
Audit: Harris County must improve transparency regarding contracts: The audit calls for Harris County to keep a better paper trail when contracting with ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/houston/article/harris-county-accountability-report-19398484.php
Man accused of killing mother at north Harris County home: Christopher Jose Melendez, 28, has been charged with murder, evading arrest, unlicensed carrying of a ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/harris-county-man-shoots-mother-police-chase-19378944.php
Harris County TX woman arrested for alleged cemetery purse theft: A woman arrested for allegedly stealing a purse out of a woman's car while she attended to her ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/cemetary-burglary-purse-credit-cards-19395913.php
NASA worker in Houston charged in sex assault: Eric Sim of Houston, was arrested in February at the Johnson Space Center and charged in two assault cases from ...
dallasnews.com/news/crime/2024/04/06/nasa-engineer-in-texas-believed-to-be-serial-rapist/
Texas AG Ken Paxton reaches deal in securities fraud case: Texas attorney general Ken Paxton has been facing the felony charges since 2015 ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/ken-paxton-securities-fraud-trial-19367016.php
All I Want for Tax Day Is a Reversal of Trump’s Regressive Tax Cuts: Like the Bush tax cuts before it, the Trump tax cut was a trickle-down failure.
robertreich.substack.com/p/happy-tax-day
Texas counties with unexpected surcharge for software: Election officials in several Texas counties are scrambling to pay an unexpected surcharge to preserve ...
dallasnews.com/news/politics/2024/04/05/election-vendor-hits-texas-counties-with-unexpected-surcharge-for-software/
Former Houston City Hall aides’ unemployment claims raise concerns: Top City Hall aides who filed for unemployment benefits after leaving Sylvester Turner's ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/houston/article/houston-city-hall-unemployment-concern-19379900.php
The Top 10 Most Expensive Shoes In The World 2024 - Forbes India: $20 million for a pair of shoes? Yes, you heard that right. Let's look at the most ...
forbesindia.com/article/explainers/most-expensive-shoes-world/91965/1
Deputy constable under investigation for sharing naked picture: Deputy Constable Victor Solorzano under investigation after sharing a picture of his coworker ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/deputy-constable-invasive-video-recording-19410276.php
Brian Coulter, accused of killing Kendrick Lee, faces bench trial: Brian Coulter stands trial in the death of Kendrick Lee, whose three siblings were found ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/kendrick-lee-houston-murder-trial-brian-coulter-19393369.php
U.S.-Egypt: How Relations Could Change With Trump’s Return To The White House: Will former U.S. President Donald Trump maintain his "dealmaker" approach towards ...
worldcrunch.com/world-affairs/egypt-and-united-states-trump-sisi
Letters: It’s unfair for transgender women to play women’s sports: Opinion: Readers respond to news about proms, student loans, Roundup and Donald Trump in ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/readers/2024/04/18/unfair-transgender-women-play-womens-sports/73360211007/
What to know before protesting your property taxes in Houston: Property tax payments in Texas are determined by your property value. Harris County appraisers and ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/property-tax-appraisal-protest-pros-cons-19387658.php
20 Years Later, Abu Ghraib Torture Victims Get Their Day in Court: "Meanwhile, the U.S. government STILL hasn't provided compensation or other redress to ...
commondreams.org/news/caci-abu-ghraib-2667775308
Texas thwarts county attempts to advance science of poverty reduction: Are better tools available to address household poverty in Texas? Attorney General ...
expressnews.com/business/columnists/michael-taylor/article/texas-thwarts-county-attempts-advance-science-19405695.php
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